Ever feel like losing weight should be easier than this? Like the cravings, the setbacks, the lack of motivation must mean you're doing something wrong? You’re not. In fact—if weight loss feels hard, it might mean you’re finally doing it right.

In today’s powerful episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what sustainable weight loss really looks like—including the messy, frustrating, imperfect parts no one talks about. I’ll walk you through why those “one step forward, two steps back” moments aren’t failures—they’re actually the building blocks of lasting change.

You’ll learn my 3 biggest mindset shifts to help you stay motivated when progress feels slow, how to reframe setbacks as signs of growth, and why the struggle is often where real transformation begins. Whether you’re navigating emotional eating, inconsistency, or feeling totally stuck—this episode will give you the encouragement and strategy you need to keep going.

Let’s stop pretending weight loss is always easy—and instead learn how to handle the hard parts like a total boss. This is where lasting results are built.

xoxo,

Jackie

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Podcast: Lose Weight Mindfully

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